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Los Dias de los Muertos

The Days of the Dead

While many if not most of the people in the Southwest celebrate Halloween, there's a lesser known festival that originated in Mexico as much as 4,000 years ago. "Los Días de los Muertos" or the Days of the Dead, are a time to memorialize and welcome our departed loved ones and to offer them a brief time of earthly pleasures.

Dancing Skeletons

El Dia de los Muertos
Introduction to the Day of the Dead, when it's celebrated, a comparison to Halloween and a bit of history.

Day by Day
A day-by-day schedule of activities from October 27 to All Souls Day, including times to host children and adults and regional differences.

The Ofrenda
The six major items of the Dia de los Muertos offering, what they are and what they symbolize, how to build the altar, and how the home differs from the gravesite.

 Lady Skeleton

Zapata Skeleton

Food and Beverage
When your relatives visit from the other side, what in the world do you feed them?

Glossary
Words and phrases you may need for celebrating the Day of the Dead.

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